Causeway Coast and Glens · Northern Ireland
Telescopic bollard installation in Coleraine
Telescopic bollards for sites across Coleraine and the rest of Causeway Coast and Glens, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageTelescopic bollards in Coleraine
From local parades, schools and filling-station forecourts, Coleraine has plenty of places where telescopic bollards earn their keep. Because the post stays in its cassette, there is nothing to store and nothing to lose.
We cover the BT52, BT55, BT56 and BT51 postcode districts in Coleraine. Jobs in Coleraine can be combined with work in Limavady (12.6 miles) (straight-line distances).
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland
- Roads authority
- the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads)
- Planning authority
- Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
- Postcodes
- BT52, BT55, BT56 and BT51
- Guide price
- Typically £335–£1,195 per bollard + VAT (£395–£1,445 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £625
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Limavady (12.6 mi)
What telescopic bollards cost in Coleraine
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £335–£685 + VAT · £395–£815 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £585–£935 + VAT · £695–£1,095 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £835–£1,195 + VAT · £995–£1,445 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard with cassette, supplied and installed; -2% for Northern Ireland. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Telescopic bollards in Coleraine: common uses
Common uses in a place like Coleraine:
- Access roads closed outside working hours
- Allocated parking bays in flats and private developments
- Car parks where a removable post would go missing
What we check first in Coleraine
Across Northern Ireland the Department for Infrastructure's DfI Roads is the roads authority, so telescopic bollards on a public footway or road in Coleraine need its agreement before anything is dug. Posts on your own land do not.
Many private-land installations in Coleraine need no planning application, but the rules don't clearly cover bollards, so listed buildings, conservation areas and prominent frontages are worth raising with the planning team at Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council before posts go in.
Drives commonly hide the water supply pipe, gas service, electric cable and drainage runs, often at shallow depth, and they cluster near the property boundary where posts are usually wanted. Clay soils and high water tables mean a gravel base alone will not drain the cassette; a connection to a surface water drain or a separate soakaway is then needed, and foul drains are not used.
- Connect drainage only to surface water systems or a soakaway, never to a foul drain.
- Confirm the bollard is on your land; bollards on a public footway or dropped kerb need DfI Roads' agreement.
How the job runs
Check depth and drainage
The free site survey checks how far down we can dig, where services run under the drive and how the ground drains. If water will stand, a drain connection is priced into the fixed written quote.
Cut and excavate
The surface is cut neatly and the hole dug to the cassette's full depth plus a drainage layer, with care near any service that crosses the drive.
Set the cassette
The cassette is set vertical and its top exactly at finished surface level and fall, then concreted in. A cassette set high or low is a common cause of tyre damage and trip edges.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Diameter and height | Commonly around 90–140 mm diameter and 600–900 mm raised height, with larger posts for commercial use. |
| Lock types | Keyed cylinder locks, often with a cover to keep out dirt; keyed alike for multi-bay sites where one key should open every post. |
| Lid and head designs | Flush hinged lids, removable caps or integrated heads that close the cassette top when lowered. |
What affects the quote
When we price telescopic bollards in Coleraine, these make the biggest difference:
- Stainless or powder-coated finish
- Drainage: simple soakaway or a connection to a drain
- Post size and whether lift assistance is wanted
Looking after them
Clear leaves and grit from around the lid, and a few times a year lift the post fully and look into the cassette for standing water or silt. If the post becomes stiff or will not lower fully, the usual causes are debris in the cassette or a blocked drain, both of which are easier to fix early than after the post has seized.
For damaged or loose posts in Coleraine, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Telescopic bollards in Coleraine: FAQs
Do you install telescopic bollards in Coleraine?
We cover all of Coleraine (BT52, BT55, BT56 and BT51) and the rest of Causeway Coast and Glens. We also work in Limavady.
Do I need consent for telescopic bollards on a public footway in Coleraine?
In Coleraine, as everywhere in Northern Ireland, public roads and footways are looked after by DfI Roads rather than the council. If a post would sit on adopted footway, that consent comes first; private forecourts and car parks are a matter for the owner.
What's a typical price for telescopic bollards in Coleraine?
In Coleraine, typically £335–£1,195 per bollard with cassette, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£395–£1,445 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £625 plus VAT, using our Northern Ireland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
What if it freezes in winter?
Freezing usually means water is standing in the cassette. Do not force the post; pour warm, not boiling, water around the lid and lift once free. Then have the drainage checked.
Can a telescopic bollard be fitted into a resin or imprinted drive?
Yes, though the cut has to be made cleanly and the surface patched around the lid. Resin and imprinted finishes are hard to match exactly, so we plan positions to keep visible patching small.